Robert is originally from Colchester in Essex and began playing Cornet in the local brass band. Robert then went on to study Trumpet at Trinity College of Music completing his degree with first class honours, winning the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble prize during his studies and then touring with the World Youth Orchestra as principal trumpet. Robert was then awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music completing a Master in Arts, during this time Robert awarded the Worshipful Company of Musicians Brass Ensemble Prize.
Since finishing his studies Robert leads a busy freelance career performing with various orchestras such as Brandenburg Sinfonia, The London Sinfonietta, New London Orchestra, London Contemporary Orchestra and Docklands Sinfonia. Robert has also played as part of the ‘Thursford Christmas Spectacular’ Orchestra, the 'Les Miserables’ UK tour and on the UK tours with pop artists ‘Belle and Sebastian’, ‘Hawkwind’, ‘The Hoosiers’ and ‘Shed7’.
Some of the recording sessions Robert has been part of at Abbey Road, AIR and Angel studios include working with various artists such as: Katie Melua, Rick Wakeman, Susan Boyle, Deep Purple and with ‘Clean bandit’ for a Christmas special on - BBC 1’s live lounge session.
Robert is passionate about his commitment to education and teaching holding teaching posts at Junior Guildhall on the Brass Training Programme, Enfield Music Service as 'Head of Instrumental Tuition’ and as Brass Tutor at three independent schools in London.
Robert is able to provide 121 tuition for the following instruments:
Our brass lessons are currently on Wednesday afternoons. Please click below for more information.
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